Get county reassessment info at May 9, 29 meetings and online
Delaware County announces informational meetings in Sharon Hill and Glen Mills on the reassessment process, and has set up a website dedicated to educating residents and answering questions regarding Delaware County’s Tax Reassessment Project — including a video presentation on the process — at http:// delcorealestate.co.delaware. pa.us/delcoreassessment
The upcoming meetings are set for: 1 p.m. May 9 at Delaware County Community College Southeast Center, Room 131, 2000 Elmwood Ave., Sharon Hill; and 6 p.m. May 29 at Rachel Kohl Community Library, 687 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills.
In March 2017 Delaware County was ordered by the court to conduct a countywide property tax reassessment, effective for the 2021 tax year. Delaware County Council contracted with Tyler Technologies Inc. in 2017 to provide real property appraisal services for the county’s 2020 general reassessment. The project, which is being implemented through the county Treasurer’s Office will utilize Tyler’s appraisal and street imaging services. Council also contracted with Eagleview to provide pictometry imagery of properties.
During the initial phase of this project, which began in December 2017, Tyler will provide the county with detailed, high-resolution street level images. Tyler will be photographing properties from inside white vans which will be clearly marked. The images will only be taken from the street and Tyler staff will not enter private property. To alleviate any privacy concerns images will not be taken of homeowners and/ or children.
The reassessment project includes data gathering, verification of data, establishment of assessed values and an opportunity to appeal. The digital images will improve the quality of visual data used by the County and Tyler appraisers. The project will also allow verification and correction of address discrepancies. Additionally, the images will be helpful for emergency management recovery reports, necessary for state and federal assistance.
Tyler has concluded the gathering of street level images in Upper Darby, Haverford, East Lansdowne, Yeadon, Radnor, Marple, Lansdowne, Aldan, Collingdale, Sharon Hill, Folcroft, Glenolden, Newtown, Tinicum, Colwyn and Norwood. Images are currently being collected in Clifton Heights, Springfield, Morton, Rutledge, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Ridley Township, Eddystone and Upper Providence.
Tyler staff will be in Delaware County throughout the reassessment process, concluding in 2020. During the duration of the project Tyler will be in communication with the County, providing county officials and local law enforcement updates on current collection locations and expected duration. Eagleview will be providing Delaware County with aerial imagery, known as pictometry. The process, beginning in the spring will include plane based aerial collection of both orthogonal (straight down), and oblique imagery (birds-eye view) of the entire county. The aerial imagery will benefit the reassessment project, enabling a more cost effective, and less invasive means of confirming building improvements on properties in the County. Aerial views will aid in determining which properties require further physical inspection or updates to records, and will be used throughout the project. In addition to the benefits to the reassessment project, the imagery will also benefit several other County departments ranging from planning to public safety.
The county held four public informational meetings in March and April across the county to educate residents and answer questions regarding the project. The two additional meetings have been added in Sharon Hill and Glen Mills.
A Reassessment Hotline has also been set up for residents to call with any questions or concerns at 610-8915695.
New music fest in Chadds Ford
CHADDS FORD » The Chadds Ford Historical Society (CFHS) introduces a new music festival this year, Music in the Meadow, from noon-7 p.m. Saturday, May 19. Come out to hear a day of music from four local bands, food from area restaurants and games for all ages.
Music in the Meadow is held on the grounds of Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 N. Creek Road. Free parking is available adjacent to the festival grounds. Advance tickets are $15 for adults 18 and older, and free for children 17 and under. CFHS members are free with membership card.
The music lineup includes West Chester indie rock trio WaveRadio at 12:30 p.m.; Kennett Square’s Rolling Thunder Blues Review at 2; classic rock band the Sin Brothers Band at 3:45 p.m.; and Special Delivery Band at 5:30 with a mix of soul, funk and rock.
Food is available from local restaurants and wine and beer from local brewers and wineries. Lawn games on site include giant Jenga, Kan Jam, horseshoes and more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcomed to attend.
For tickets and information, visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, May 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. The entertainment is sponsored in part by Taylor’s Music and TribeSound Studio of West Chester.
Get widow(er) support May 17
SPRINGFIELD » To Love Again, the Widow and Widowers Support Group, meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at The Church of The Redeemer, Hillcrest and Springfield roads. Following the meeting, there is music from the DeLasalle Band.
For information, the newly bereaved may call Marie Stewart at 610-789-8741.
Centenarian luncheon set for May 23
MEDIA » Delaware County Council is searching for centenarians to honor at its 16th annual Centenarian Luncheon, set for Wednesday, May 23. Any county resident turning 100 or older in 2018 is welcomed to attend the luncheon at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center.
Last year, 64 centenarians attended the luncheon and staff of the County of Delaware Services for the Aging (COSA) visited 11 additional centenarians in the community.
Centenarians and one guest are admitted for free. Additional guests may purchase tickets for $25 each. Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council. The organization or facility that brings the most centenarians to the luncheon receives a cash prize.
For information and registration, call Debbie Hedgepeth at 610-8721406.